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Proof of Funds Increase

• Effective January 1, 2024, the financial requirements for students have increased to reflect the cost of living.
• For one person, you now require CAN $20,635 to study in Canada.
• This amount is reviewed annually and will apply when requesting a study permit extension.

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Online Learning and PGWP Eligibility

If you began your program of study between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2024

• Your online studies completed from outside Canada can count towards the length of a future PGWP, provided they constitute less than 50% of the program.

If you begin your program on or after September 1, 2024,

• You must complete at least 50% of your studies in person (in a classroom) in Canada. Any semesters spent studying from abroad will be deducted from the length of a future post-graduation work permit.

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Spouses of International Students

• As of April 30, 2024, open work permits are no longer available for spouses of new international students at ������Ƶ.
• If your spouse already holds a work permit, they are not affected by this policy change and can continue working.
• If your spouse already has a work permit and needs to apply to extend it while you complete your studies, they will be eligible for an extension and are not affected by this policy change.

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Work Hours

• The temporary public policy allowing students to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus ended on April 30, 2024.
• As part of your study permit conditions, full-time students can work up to 20 hours per week off-campus.
• This limit may increase in September 2024; please check IRCC’s website for updates.

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Applying for a PGWP at the Border

• As of June 21, 2024, applying for a PGWP at the Canada-U.S. border via "flagpoling" will no longer be an option.
• Applicants must now submit their applications online.

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Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)

• Starting January 22, 2024, all study permit applications submitted from outside Canada (including extensions) require a PAL.
• If you need to extend your study permit from outside Canada, please contact Camosun International to obtain a PAL.

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BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

• Graduates with a degree or a diploma from ������Ƶ may be eligible to apply for several BC PNP streams, including the International Graduate stream, if you meet the eligibility criteria.
• For more information, please
• International students can connect with the Government of BC’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs at: pnpinfo@gov.bc.ca

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Need Assistance? We’re Here to Help!

• In person: Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm
  • Lansdowne campus – Isabel Dawson (ID), Room 201
  • Interurban campus – Liz Ashton Campus Centre (LACC), Room 251
• By email: international_advisors@camosun.ca
• By phone: 250-370-4812, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm